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28NE

Big Thunder Airport · Clarkson

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,740 ft / 530 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 2,632 ft · TurfUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Big Thunder Airport (28NE), located in Clarkson, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,740 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Big Thunder Airport
ICAO / IATA
28NE / —
Municipality
Clarkson
Country
Region
US-NE — Nebraska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,740 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,632 ft / 802 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KOFKILS
Karl Stefan Memorial Airport
35 km / 19 nm
KOLUILS
Columbus Municipal Airport
43 km / 23 nm
KSUXILS
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
90 km / 48 nm
KLNKILS
Lincoln Airport
108 km / 58 nm
KOMAILS
Eppley Airfield
114 km / 61 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026